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Saturday, November 11, 2023
Today's Headlines
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Maine shootings

Bill and Aaron Young were inseparable: ‘They golfed, fished, and bowled together’

The father and son, both killed in the Lewiston shooting, were remembered in a Maine church. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Middle East war spurring ‘sharp increase’ in hate crimes across New England and nation

Antisemitic hate crimes last month were up nearly 400 percent from the same time last year, according to the Anti-Defamation League. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Exposure of brothels that catered to the elite spotlights how legal system treats buyers and sellers in sex trade

Both sex work and the law enforcement approach to it have changed over the past few decades, advocates and attorneys say. Continue reading →

Theater

In Boston, a comedy boom fills the biggest rooms

The appetite for comedy has been surging in the city over the last few years, with the likes of John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, and Bill Burr drawing crowds on a scale seldom seen before. Continue reading →

Business

Programs that boost Black-led businesses could face legal backlash

A number of efforts to help entrepreneurs of color have come under fire from conservative legal activists. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

More questions than answers in Patriots locker room

WATCH: Patriots reporters Ben Volin and Nicole Yang analyze Bill Belichick’s job security in New England and break down the benching of J.C. Jackson. Continue reading →

Boutte call in Frankfurt?

WATCH: Ben Volin and Nicole Yang predict if Kayshon Boutte will get more playing time after a groundswell of support from fans. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Under new speaker, some Republicans hope impeachment inquiry will step carefully

Closed-door transcribed interviews with various witnesses and investigative work continued. But since then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, made the sudden decision to launch a formal inquiry, in part to appease hardline Republicans who would soon move to oust him from the speaker’s seat, momentum behind the effort has waned. Continue reading →

Nation

Cities looking to fill jobs with migrants face 9 million application backlog

A months-long backlog in processing labor permits is complicating US government efforts to help cities like New York cope with an influx of undocumented immigrants and ease worker shortages. Continue reading →

Nation

96-year-old Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart medal after 7 decades

But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the US Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal, which honors service members wounded or killed in combat. Continue reading →

The World

World

Biden and Xi to seek to stabilize relations in California meeting

The Biden administration, which formally announced the meeting Friday morning, said the two leaders would have the highly choreographed discussion as they attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, known as APEC. Continue reading →

World

Fighting rages around Gaza’s hospitals as civilians flee for safety

At least seven hospitals, which have been struggling to deal not only with the inflow of casualties but also thousands of Palestinians seeking refuge. reported being under siege or in proximity to the fighting in Gaza City. Continue reading →

World

Israel considering deal for Hamas to release all civilian hostages in Gaza Strip, officials say

Hamas and Israel are negotiating two hostage release proposals, one involving a small number of people and one that could involve 100 or more civilians being held in the Gaza Strip, according to officials briefed on the talks. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

After a breakup, who keeps the dog?

Pets are both property and cherished family members, and that clarity upfront may save a complicated court case later. Continue reading →

LETTERS

People of Gaza suffer as Israel and Hamas dig in

"A cease-fire and peace talks would create more safety for Palestinians and Israelis alike," writes one reader. Another writes, "But who would one talk to on the Palestinian side? There hasn’t been a legitimate government in Gaza in 17 years." Continue reading →

LETTERS

For colleges, world events can be teachable — or impeachable — moments

"If our universities do not comment on evil when it occurs in the world, what message does this convey?" asks one reader. "Engaging with the world and supporting academic freedom is not an either/or choice," writes another. Continue reading →

Metro

Gateway Cities

Malden World War II hero, 99, to be honored on Veterans Day with dedication of memorial square in his name

William T.J. “Bill” Dempsey became a longtime educator in Malden and Somerville, a eucharistic minister in the Catholic church, and a father of four, but before any of those accomplishments he was a soldier awarded the Bronze Star for extraordinary heroism, gallantry, and valor. Continue reading →

Higher Education

7 arrested at Brandeis after police break up protest

The demonstration came as tensions ran high on campus over protests related to the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading →

K-12

Andover schools shutter as teachers strike over stalled contract negotiations

The Andover educators union has been in negotiations with the School Committee over a new contract since January, but has not reached an agreement. Continue reading →

Sports

ON BASKETBALL

Celtics aren’t perfect yet, but nights like Friday should help them get there

What the Celtics learned in Minnesota and Philly is they are beatable when not focused and not precise. On Friday, they were playing against themselves as much as the Nets. Continue reading →

Celtics notebook

No matter if it’s an in-season tournament game or not, the Celtics won’t alter their approach: ‘For us it’s important to win every game.’

Coach Joe Mazzulla reiterated the team would treat the four group-play games like the regular-season contests that they are. Continue reading →

patriots

The German stage brings out a softer side of Bill Belichick

During his media availability, the usually gruff Patriots coach was affable and lighthearted — even if he still didn't give out much information. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Programs that boost Black-led businesses could face legal backlash

A number of efforts to help entrepreneurs of color have come under fire from conservative legal activists. Continue reading →

Business

Programs that boost Black-led businesses could face legal backlash

A number of efforts to help entrepreneurs of color have come under fire from conservative legal activists. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Mass General Brigham offers buyouts to technology staffers

The company said it had offered “volunteer separation” to employees in its Digital unit, which provides services ranging from information technology to maintenance of patients’ electronic health care records. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Philip Meyer, reporter who pioneered data-driven journalism, dies at 93

Mr. Meyer was at the center of a revolution within the craft and business of journalism — a revolution that, to a large degree, he helped shape. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Domenico Spano, clothier of stars who found fame of his own, dies at 79

A New York custom clothier, Domenico Spano outfitted captains of industry and Hollywood stars, and his own dandyish style made him a highly recognizable peacock on the streets of the city as well as in newspaper fashion pages. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Elizabeth Moynihan, political savant, engine of senator’s success, dies at 94

As an architectural historian, she made a signal discovery in India, among other accomplishments. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

‘Barbie’ soundtrack takes on Taylor Swift, music’s top stars in key Grammy categories

The biggest winner at the 2024 Grammy Awards may not be a musician at all. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Hannu Lintu and Leonidas Kavakos meditate on impermanence with the BSO

Kavakos’s keen rendition of Berg’s Violin Concerto and a manic joyride of a Schumann symphony rewarded listeners who braved the early darkness. Continue reading →

Music

Here’s a look at this year’s Grammy nominees

The Grammy Awards honor the best in music, and this year, female artists dominated in several of the biggest categories. Continue reading →